Bonus task: Soil in language

Think about the term "soil" and related ones in your native language. Can you think of figures of speech or proverbs that include soil or related terms? Post some in your native language including an explanation in English.

Examples in English: "being grounded", "Mother Earth", "being rooted in something", "you reap what you sow".

In German/English: "Auf fruchtbaren Boden fallen" — an idea or suggestion lands on soil that is ready to grow.

In French/English: "Avoir les pieds sur terre" — to be realistic, reasonable.